Job title - P546700 - Phase Team Leader - TLR - Larkspur Community Primary School

Job reference - REQ0007011

Date posted - 08/04/2025

Application closing date - 12/05/2025

Package - Permanent Full Time - 10 Sessions Per Week MPS1 - UPS 3 £31,650 - £49,084 + TLR 2A £3,391 per annum

Job description

Required for 1^st September 2025, subject to all clearances being in place

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and inspirational teacher eager to join our leadership team at Larkspur Community Primary School.  Larkspur Community Primary School is on a journey of improvement, and we are looking for someone dynamic, passionate and committed to be a lead teacher and raise standards in teaching and learning within their phase and subject. We are looking for someone who will promote high standards of teaching and learning, inspire, motivate, develop staff and drive change to ensure the very best educational and pastoral provision for our children. The successful candidate will have their own class alongside leading a phase within the school either EYFS and KS1 or KS2 and leadership of elements of the curriculum. The ability to work flexibly as part of a team whilst demonstrating a positive outlook and attitude is key to the success of this role.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will nurture and cherish our children, promoting their safety, wellbeing, and learning.
• Is ambitious, self-motivated, and relentless in the pursuit of excellence.
• Is committed to an inclusive approach, with the belief that all children can succeed.
• Is passionate and highly effective teacher, with a proven track record of excellent behaviour management and in raising standards.
• Has experience of working collaboratively to develop the curriculum with proven impact.
• Aspires to be a leader who has the imagination and skills to translate an inspiring and ambitious vision into practice, demonstrated by their proven track record of improving outcomes for children and developing staff.
• Is committed to working in partnership with our parents and the local community including a variety of stakeholders.
• Understands the need to be a team-player, is calm under pressure and has a good sense of humour.

 We can offer:

• An opportunity to make a real difference for our children, their families and our community.
• Happy children who are confident, eager to learn and love their school.
• Established partnerships with community and wider organisations.
• A positive and caring ethos.
• A team of dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• A supportive governing body.
• A clear commitment to continuing professional development and an investment in future career development. Time to fulfil your role effectively will be given.
• A school considerate of your wellbeing.

Application packs are available from the school office larkspurcommunityprimaryschool@gateshead.gov.uk

You can also download the application forms from the school website www.larkspurprimary.co.uk  from 8th April 2025 - 30^th April 2025.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office on 0191 4875628  to arrange an appointment.

Could you please return your completed application form along (no online applications) with a supporting statement to the following address:

Mrs K Anglesea

Head Teacher

Larkspur community Primary School

Beacon Lough East

NE9 6SS

If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 12^th May 2025

Shortlisting to take place: Monday 12^th May 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 19^th May 2025